Holiday Cheer for WFUV

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Posted 12/13/2014

by freddie1963

Even though I enjoy Conor Oberst, I didn't think there was any "Holiday" feel to it at all. It seemed to be more of a talent show to me. And you could tell some of the more unknown acts were friends of his instead of people who could come together as a community.The only real professional act seemed to be Natatie Merchant.Last year was so much better!

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Review 2 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

1/5

Too Many Acts spoil the stew

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Posted 12/12/2014

by BObama

All kinds of reverb killing the vocals on stage.No one sounded like themselves except for Natalie and maybe Connor.2 songs a piece, running on and off the stage....and our headliner Connor, kind of like an angry young manwithout a smile.Then the big encore. A Fogarty song, so popular that no one knew it.What about a Christmas related rock song?

Wasn't this supposed to be Holiday Cheer?

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Review 3 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

2/5

not the show i bought tickets for

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Posted 12/12/2014

by Anonymous

bought tickets for a conor oberst show, ended up being a variety show with maybe 6 conor songs? plus the event was poorly organized - 10 minute set changes to only have a band play two songs. plus a 20 minute intermission - madness.

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Review 4 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

2/5

Where was the Cheer?

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Setlist: Motherland @

Posted 12/11/2014

by Grinchique

I am an avid listener of FUV and love Conor Oberst and Natalie Merchant however this concert was a total dud except for the bright spot of Natalie's crystalline voice. Suzanne;s Vega's set was a total downer and inappropriate for a holiday concert. The Catskill brothers couldn't even be bothered to dress as though leaving the house and if I want hill billy music I can go to the Ozarks. The endless jam of what's his name was completely unnecessary. Kept waiting through interminable acts (although Lone Bellow was good). Then because needed to catch a train, some of us do work, completely missed Conor's set which I hope was good. No one dressed in any kind of holiday outfit except for Carmel, djays were dull, no holiday spirit.Adding insult to injury so self congratulatory the next day ofn the station. Concert gets a c.

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Review 5 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

3/5

Music a bit maudlin for "Holiday Cheer"

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Posted 12/11/2014

by musicfan58

Location:CT

Music lineup was somewhat on the depressing side - the most "upbeat" being Natalie Merchant. Last year the event beyond amazing, with Iron and Wine, Nick Lowe, Glen Hansard, etc. - upbeat and musically exciting in every way. I will have study next year's lineup closely before purchasing tickets again.

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Review 6 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

3/5

Not as good as previous years IMO

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Posted 12/11/2014

by PhilgirlNY

I have gone to this show previously, and was disappointed in the show this year for a few reasons. The overall sound quality was poor I thought, and there were a lot of breaks for seting up purposes, and so as a result it felt disjointed and not fluid, as it has in the past. Natalie Merchant was great though, and the highlight for me, and Connor was enjoyable too. But overall it was just average IMO. However, glad to support the radio station, so worth it.

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Review 7 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

1/5

Holiday Cheer for FUV

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Favorite moment: Lone Belos @

Opening act(s): Conner was good but not CHEERFUL, not one act on stage was uplifting. @

Posted 12/11/2014

by Dino4Man

Location:New York

Stage packed with talent and great voices unfortunetly there was no cheer in the entire event. My friend and i left with such a down feeling. Nothing uplifting about the entire show. Other than Conner who played songs in the second set from his first album no other performer play their HITS. New is good but familiar is better. :( Sorry!

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Opening act(s): Conner was good but not CHEERFUL, not one act on stage was uplifting. @

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Review 8 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

3/5

Natalie just great ! Jonathan Wilson psychedelic !

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Posted 12/11/2014

by JSfromNY

Very talented performers overall. For me, I enjoyed Natalie Merchant the best. Jonathan Wilson's band was super, but much much too loud. Lone Bellows has evolved.What I didn't like is the 2 to 6 minutes of waiting between each performer ; you could have had music playing , even if it was just listening to WFUV :) or showing a video clip.Because there was a wait between each performer, I would have preferred no intermission.

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Review 9 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

5/5

WFUV rocks!

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Posted 12/11/2014

by cammycamster

Location:connecticut

loved the show. loved the music. a great experience!

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Review 10 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

4/5

FUV does it again

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Favorite moment: Jonathan Wilson and band @

Posted 12/11/2014

by mickspicks

Location:NYC

A wonderful evening - Only wish Jonathan Wilson played more than one song.

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Review 11 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

4/5

WFUV Holiday Cheer! and more!

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Favorite moment: Conor Oberst "You walk away" "HUndreds of Ways" @

Posted 12/11/2014

by Anonymous

Location:new york city

Excellent show...Conor and band were great, Lone Bellow were great and deserve to headline soon, Felice Brothers were fun, Suzanne Vega and Natalie Merchant were both excellent although I am not much of a NM fan she sure could sing! I was very impressed by Laura Marling ..Her 2 songs and musicianship were excellent..This is what FUV does, turn me on to new artists that at my old age 56 I can discover and enjoy. Wonderful evening!

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Review 12 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

3/5

My Holiday was only so so

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Posted 12/11/2014

by Twobikas

Location:New York, NY

I've waited 3 years to attend this event only to find out that I shouldn't have bothered. A few of the singers were extremely good but this whole idea of "Friends" was disappointing. The long wait between talents killed the evening as did one or two very disappointing performers . Next time I want to see Natalie or The Lone Bellows I'll just go to one of their own shows.

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Review 13 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

3/5

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Posted 12/11/2014

by Anonymous

We were hugely disappointed that the two acts we came to see, The Lone Bellow and Laura Marling, played only 3 and 2 (respectively) songs each.The show was marketed as four acts at the time that we purchased tickets. It was a Conor Oberst concert with 7 other acts who each played a couple of songs. Had we known that we would not have bought tickets.

I have attended the last five WFUV Holiday Cheer shows. Many years I was not completely familiar with all the artist. Yet each year I have left the Beacon completely blown away. Unfortunately not this year. The show was very disjointed. Many times the sound was mismanaged making it hard to hear the music through the 'noise'. It was a painful night. Going in we knew that it would be very difficult to top last years show...this one fell far short. From the opening to two thirds of the way through there was nothing cheerful or uplifting, quite the opposite...really dark and depressing. I'm not giving up, I will be at Holiday Cheer next year...hoping the line up of artist will be worthy of my time.

Lonebellow stoodout!

The 3 faves were Lonebellow, Natalie Merchant and of course Connor Oberst!!

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Review 17 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

3/5

wfuv holiday cheer

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Favorite moment: Glen Hansard with Moji @

Posted 12/16/2013

by mkoo

great talent. but cheer was not part of the evening. in fact, the most depressing holiday concert ever. the guy next to me finally had to leave "I can't take any more of thus" and he's was soooo excited at the start.don't know who picked the playlist but it was a downer.

However, Glen Hansard was amazing, had some great energy and I wish he had been the whole show. With some Amos Lee.

Sine it was a fundraiser I could deal with it.

I love Iron and Wine but have decided that live they are just not my cup of tea.

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Review 18 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

5/5

WFUV holiday cheer with Calexico

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Posted 12/15/2013

by StevieBo

Location:Northwest NJ

Great lineup with Calexico acting as house band for varied performers and taking the stage themselves, exceptional band !!

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Review 19 for Holiday Cheer for WFUV Benefit Concert

5/5

FUV Holiday Cheer rocks!!

Loved the show! Best part was the interplay between musicians, playing each others' music. Loved seeing Nick Lowe, and the reverence the younger musicians gave him. Everyone singing "Cruel to be Kind" was a special thrill. Glen Hansard was amazingly energetic and fabulous. The bands giving homage to Bruce was great. An amazing night!

FUVed It!

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Posted 12/14/2013

by JRZYGRL

Location:New York City

WFUV's Holiday Cheer show rocked my face off. Never in NYC have I seen such a wonderful collaboration between musicians who may or may not be familiar with one another's body of work. Calexico was outstanding as the house band. It looked as if all egos were checked at the door because there was a total FUV-fest on stage. While I enjoyed everyone, my favorite performance was Glen Hansard's cover of Drive All Night. When I heard he signed on for the show I bought my ticket hoping for a Christmas miracle... to hear that song live. He did not disappoint! I loved the Celtic/Latin/rock/roots beats and the final Hallelujah was awesome!